Buford's Steak House & BBQ

I‘ve eaten here several times. Each time, I had to wait to be seated (at 5 p.m. with not more than 4 people in the dining room). The food was below average. The wait staff was dirty and not professional at all. For what you pay, you should be getting good service and better food. I won‘t be eating here again.

Ribs dry and overcooked, coleslaw out of the bucket, Service mediocre at best. Guys to call you a Steak House is an insult to a Steak House.

The two times tried to eat here was real bad. The first time I sat at the table and waited fifteen minutes and never had anyone come to check on me and there was no one else in the place. The second time, the wait staff took forever and we got cold, dry ribbs. Had to hunt down the wait staff to get drink refills and our bill. I will never eat here again.

I have dined here many times, and have received nothing more than impecable service, and excellent food. Ample portions are served, and a doggy bag is allways necessary. This is the best kept secret in Ames. Very quiet and friendly atmosphere. I suggest this resturant to all of my friends and business contacts that may be traveling in the area.

I‘ve tried Bufords twice and both times it was deserving of the one star review. Dry, cool bbq and poor service on the first try...better service but dry meat again the second time. Save yourself the trip.

We went for dinner and everything was wonderful. I had Prime Rib, we also had the pit sampler which included ham, pulled pork, pulled turkey, and brisket. All was wonderful, you get a great deal of food here and the atmosphere is very nice and quiet. The service was also good. I would recommend this place to people and go again.

food was great we were there in august. prime rib for all 5 plus hamburger for child excellent food

I wish that I could give 0 stars, but alas it is not an option. This resaurant is horrible. Instead of eating here give me ten dollars and I will kick you in the stomach. You will feel more fulfilled.

This place is just horrendous!
My wife, son and I have tried eating here(opperative word here is "tried") a couple times and both the food and service was awful.
Please, if you are coming to our fair city and want BBQ don‘t eat here....go to Hickery Park, Battles BBQ, or even go get Mcdonalds Mcrib sandwich before eating at this place.

Great Meal, Reasonable Prices, Friendly Service! Nice atmosphere and I can hear myself think (try that Hickory Park!)

My experience at Buford‘s was amazing!!!! The service was above and beyond. The presence and atmosphere of the restaurant was very welcoming as well as the staff. We ordered the BBQ ribs and a NY strip dinner. The ribs were smoked to perfection and the steak was everything I expected and more. Needless to say, in my opinion, just as good as Hickory Park...if not better.

This place stinks. The food sucks, the service needs major improvement and it is over priced.
Did I mention the food sucks?
I have had better cuts of meat from McDonalds!

Great food and especially the BBQ ribs.
Service was quick and all our group decided to meet there the next day for another meal.

I ordered a take out meal they screwed it up completely. The 2nd time in 4 tries.
Inspect your meal before carrying out the IQ level is quite low here. Perhaps hiring some monkeys may help.

B.A. Hrdass
Des Moines,IA

Gross. The food is horrible and it smells like a swimming pool.

My husband and I "ate" at Bufords Restaurant this evening, and it was the worst service/meal we‘ve ever had. I ordered the prime rib "special" cooked rare, and it showed up well done and tough as shoe leather. I ordered two side items: a baked potato and an order of barbeque baked beans. The beans turned out to be pinto beans in watery barbeque sauce, and the potato never arrived. My husband ordered the meats sampler with a side salad and barbeque baked beans. His meat plate never arrived, though both sides showed up! I asked the waitress to take back my prime rib for a less cooked slice, and she returned the one I sent back and said that was all they had... Did I mention that the prime rib showed up on a cold plate and the meat itself was close to room temperature?!? Worst dining experience in Ames. We ended up stopping by DQ on the way home in search of sustinance.

I got the Iowa chops. The meat was dry the potato in foil was dry and tasted old... but the worst was the vegies: Green beans and carrots, fortunately the waitress told me what they were and they were died bright green and orange or I‘d have never told them apart. In all I‘ve had better meals in elementary school lunch programs... and they were NOT as over priced as this Red Neck Lodge.